cardinal's guard
Pachystachys lutea
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom color
- White with yellow bracts
Garden uses
Notes
Cardinal's guard (Pachystachys lutea) is a shrub for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Its white flowers sit inside bright yellow bracts. It stays small, at 12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Mandevilla, Blue daisy, and Lemon grass.
Native range
Oceania.